Factory Workers vs Platform Workers: Examining the Legal Disparities in Social Security and Welfare IN INDIA

July 31, 2026International Journal of Law Politics and GovernanceOpen Access

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This paper aims to analyze the legal disparities in social security frameworks between factory and platform workers in India.
Analyzed statutory provisions for social security in India
Reviewed landmark judgements on employment status
Compared international legislative frameworks in the UK, EU, and US
Factory workers have clear statutory protections under various laws, benefiting from welfare schemes.
Platform workers classified as independent contractors lack guaranteed social security benefits.
Recommendations include creating a 'dependent contractor' category and enforcing social security contributions for platform workers.

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Examines social security gaps between factory and platform workers in India, indicating the need for legal reform.

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Karan Kumar Agrawal (2026) studied this question.

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